Strategies & Solutions

Instacart appoints Facebook executive as CEO
Fidji Simo, a veteran of Facebook over the last decade, joined Instacart’s board of directors seven months ago and moves into the role of CEO.
Walmart highlights own brands, exclusives for back-to-school season
The retailer has launched items under its Pen + Gear store brand, apparel under Wonder Nation and more as it prepares for a back-to-school season with most students returning to in-person school.

JD.com is expanding private brands in home goods, pet

China’s largest e-tailer is working with a supply chain partner to get the private brands developed and out to consumers quicker.
Post Holdings makes 2 executive moves

Howard Friedman has been promoted to EVP, COO and Nico Catoggio joins the company as president, CEO Post Consumer Brands.
U.S. baker rolls out popular German donut mix

Eurogerm USA has a bakery mix to make the popular German donut Quarkbällchen and the mix is available for store brand development or for in-store bakery departments.
Dollar General takes steps to be health care destination

The chain has hired a chief medical officer to develop a plan for services and is increasing its assortment of health care products.
Walmart, Ikea, others team up for climate change

A group of retailers have formed an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) High Level Climate Action Champions and supported by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Natural Grocers releases greens grown from nearby hydroponic garden

A variety of lettuces are available at a store in Lakewood, Colo., grown on-site in its GardenBox hydroponic garden.
Kroger modernizes Ohio area DC

Leveraging technology from Knapp, the Delaware, Ohio-based distribution center will use automation to increase efficiency.
Aldi passes 2,100 stores

The chain opened three more stores in Virginia, Florida and Alabama as it eyes 2,500 stores by end of next year.